Instrumentation Technician

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Description

Safety at Work

• Ensures a safe working environment for himself, his colleagues while working on any equipment;
• Ensures that there is a Permit to Work (taken by the I&C Engineer) for each job as necessitated by the PP11 Power Plant HSE Procedures put in place;
• Ensures all necessary precautions are taken by himself and Contractors while undertaking any jobs in PP11 Power Plant;
• Ensures that all necessary tools are available for the safe working on equipment and that are used during the performance of all jobs in the Plant;
• Points out any unsafe conditions to the I&C Engineer.

Maintenance Task Planning and Execution

• Completes all Work Orders generated in SAP as directed by the I&C Engineer;
• Generates reports (mainly log sheets/check sheets) as necessary for the maintenance done;
• Ensures that maintenance of all I&C equipment is in accordance with OEM Manuals for the equipment;
• Reviews I&C maintenance procedures and suggests improvements;
• Works to full potential and ensures that work is of very high quality.

Equipment Failure Trouble Shooting and Repair

• Supports reliable and accessible 24-hour call-out functionality;
• Attempts all possible means of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high plant availability;
• Performs trouble shooting activities as necessary along with the I&C Engineer and colleagues to determine failure conditions and rectifies defects found;
• Records and reports to the I&C Engineer all rectification jobs undertaken;
• Works with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with mechanical equipment under the guidance of the I&C Engineer.

Reporting and Planning

• Discusses planned and unplanned jobs undertaken with the I&C Engineer;
• Assists the I&C Engineer in planning daily jobs.

Tools

• Ensures necessary tooling is available at work site during performance of any job;
• Uses correct tools for each job;
• Reports loss of tools or damage to any tools to the I&C Engineer;
• Informs the I&C Engineer of any requirements for tools;
• Ensures tools are in good working order.

Work Levels and Conditions and Risks:

Work Level 4: the tasks that he/she performs as part of their daily work activities represent a risk of accidents of medium kind that can generate permanent consequences (burns, mutilations, irreversible wounds);

Exposure to Risks:

• Traffic/automobile accidents, ergonomic problems and accidents;
• Risks inherent to the job of the I&C Technician while performing inspections, site visits, operations and maintenance activities, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Hard hat/safety helmet;
• Ear protection (plugs or ear muffs);
• Safety glasses;
• Safety shoes;
• Dust mask;
• Cotton coveralls;
• Safety Gloves;
• Cotton vest;
• Respiratory mask.

PROBLEM SOLVING:

• The Job Holder is supposed to act and find solutions to (potential) problems within the Department; however he is responsible for keeping the I&C engineer informed.
• The thinking environment is characterized by diverse, standardized operating procedures;
• The Job Holder must consider how problems will be solved. The focus is on working with the I&C Engineer to apply learned techniques, maintenance experience, initiative and judgment at problem solving.
• Operates within the approved budgetary limits;
• The I&C Technician makes decisions within clearly defined parameters and under the guidance of the I&C Engineer;
• The I&C Technician makes decisions in line with company objectives and objectives of the Maintenance Department.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Demonstrated competence supported with adequate education and training

Experience:

• At least 8 years experience in the I&C maintenance of a large combined cycle power plant, 3 of which must have been in the capacity of I&C Technician
• Use of safety systems
• Use of computerized maintenance management system
• Relevant experience in the instrumentation field is required, preferably in a combined cycle plant of industrial environment.
• Good experience in the maintenance and repair of power plant equipment, preferably in a power and desalination plant;

Operational plant or construction site experience is an advantage.